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concernediran are that their economy is in shambles. to that puts pressure on the regime to change their behavior. does it put enough pressure to change it to the degree we need? that i remain skeptical up. we have to pursue this path. what is the alternative? the sanctions have not stopped them from moving forward with their nuclear program. if we simply say "we are going to continue harsher sanctions," it is not going to change that equation. we hope it changes it under the pressure. you're asking for a prediction. i am going to remain very skeptical until we see some concrete steps by the iranian people. if you told me two months ago that iran would agree to what toy agreed to in regard stopping development, i would have been skeptical of that, too. we will see what the future holds. >> this failure to reach an agreement [indiscernible] we do not reach in agreement on the program, does that set off the fuse toward war? been beating this drum. president obama threw water on it two years ago. it seems the drumbeats are coming back. wha
concernediran are that their economy is in shambles. to that puts pressure on the regime to change their behavior. does it put enough pressure to change it to the degree we need? that i remain skeptical up. we have to pursue this path. what is the alternative? the sanctions have not stopped them from moving forward with their nuclear program. if we simply say "we are going to continue harsher sanctions," it is not going to change that equation. we hope it changes it under the...
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the wireline world is about systemtral circulatory of our economy. it is the veins and the arteries that really connect what is now the information economy in the united states. we are seeing data traffic on our wireline networks at a rate of 40% increase per year. it is that network that connects all forms of communications whether they originate in the wire environment or wireless environment. so yeah, america's future is --eless here and -- wireless communicators"he at 8 p.m. eastern on c-span 2. >> i got upset with the --sident because they never showed up anymore. woman who was one of the press people. she said, mental health is not a sexy issue here you -- is not a sexy issue. -- itsed a mental health passed through congress. [indiscernible] never implemented it. one of the disappointments of my -- life. and span,ming up tonight on c- .q&a" with david finkel after that, prime minister's questions. that is followed by the editor of the u.k. guardian newspaper talking about british security and nsa surveillance. bulletsweek on "q&a," are prize-wi
the wireline world is about systemtral circulatory of our economy. it is the veins and the arteries that really connect what is now the information economy in the united states. we are seeing data traffic on our wireline networks at a rate of 40% increase per year. it is that network that connects all forms of communications whether they originate in the wire environment or wireless environment. so yeah, america's future is --eless here and -- wireless communicators"he at 8 p.m. eastern on...
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. >> the wireline world is the central circulatory system of our economy. it is the veins and the arteries that can act what is now the information economy in the u.s.. we are seeing data traffic increase at the rate of 40% per year. it is wireline networks that connect all forms of communications, what are they exhibit -- whether they originate in a wireline or wireless environment. future of the communications industry, with u.s. telecom head walter mccormick. tonight on "the communicators," at 8:00 eastern on c-span2. >> i got upset with the president. the, at my mental health first few meetings. then they never showed up. housewalking in the white and i met this woman, one of the press people. , nobody ever covers my meetings. she said, mrs. carter, mental health is not a sexy issue. legislation and mental health systems act of 1980. it passed through congress one month before jimmy was, as he says, involuntary retired from the white house. the incoming president put it on a shelf. it was one of the greatest of women's of my life. >> rosalynn carter, to
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that's very damaging to our economy. estimates are that every dollar invested in unemployment insurance pays back 1.6 to $2 in added growth of gdp. secondly, we know that unemployment insurance is an effective anti-poverty tool and we care about that in this country. the census bureau reported that in 2012, unemployment insurance alone kept 1.7 million americans out of poverty including close to half a million children. as congresswoman del lore row said, it is scandalous that in the richest nation in the world that one in six americans is living in poverty. and the least that this congress can do is make sure that it doesn't exacerbate that problem by cutting off the vital income that millions of americans rely upon. finally, i want to just put to rest the kin nard that long-term unemployment insurance keeps people unemployed. number one, that reflects that people who say that don't understand how unemployment is officially counted. one is only counted as unemployed if one is looking for work. the long-term program requ
that's very damaging to our economy. estimates are that every dollar invested in unemployment insurance pays back 1.6 to $2 in added growth of gdp. secondly, we know that unemployment insurance is an effective anti-poverty tool and we care about that in this country. the census bureau reported that in 2012, unemployment insurance alone kept 1.7 million americans out of poverty including close to half a million children. as congresswoman del lore row said, it is scandalous that in the richest...
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. >> i think over the next year the us economy will be better. >> i hear that it is supposed to be improving but i can't tell you how many people around me are unemployed and struggling. >> the federal deficit affects just because way everything is related to everything and it trickles down. >> it is more difficult to get salary and benefits. of ae most likely impact federal deficit is fewer job opportunities. >> hopefully in my lifetime it see for mytter but i children if it continues to go the way is in this world they're going to have it rough. >> the shutdown definitely affected many people in this country. >> if we lose trust or a sense of security -- >> i think the ederal shutdown means that find optimism for america based on the fact that we persevere and keep going. we don't give up and we stick together. i think that will get us through. >> there's a lot of negative news about the country going downhill, but the american spirit is so positive and you can always find the silver lining. it is who we are as people. we can't really focus on anything negative. you know what? that is what
. >> i think over the next year the us economy will be better. >> i hear that it is supposed to be improving but i can't tell you how many people around me are unemployed and struggling. >> the federal deficit affects just because way everything is related to everything and it trickles down. >> it is more difficult to get salary and benefits. of ae most likely impact federal deficit is fewer job opportunities. >> hopefully in my lifetime it see for mytter but i...
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the obvious, we all need a lot more jobs and the economy. the economy is kind of languishing today. ise jobs is what everything about, getting the unemployment down, increasing payroll across the country to drive the economy. clicks i will join you in supporting legislation -- >> i will join you in supporting legislation for passing the jobs bill. to passneed is legislation to create jobs and we're just waiting for the leadership to do so. >> i can appreciate that. it is jobs -- we may disagree on what stimulates jobs. i believe lower taxes and less regulation and less government interference would have some other questions to indicate the impact of the aca. today -- i have heard again, i am a small business guide. -- business guy. her growth requires capital. growth requires capital. any dollars wasted on regulatory burdens, such as business aggregation and hiring a tax expert, is a dollar that is not available to invest in growth. briefly, we have a lot of members to ask questions. just to reconfirm, i think i dord it in your testimony, you think this business isregation rule, as
the obvious, we all need a lot more jobs and the economy. the economy is kind of languishing today. ise jobs is what everything about, getting the unemployment down, increasing payroll across the country to drive the economy. clicks i will join you in supporting legislation -- >> i will join you in supporting legislation for passing the jobs bill. to passneed is legislation to create jobs and we're just waiting for the leadership to do so. >> i can appreciate that. it is jobs -- we...
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economy growing. and they keep the u.s. safe and secure. our members produce goods and services that are exported all over the world. while we believe in global trade and we have seen first-hand its benefits, our members have also felt this harsh impact. we dream of a global economy that works for u.s. workers as well as workers throughout the world. sadly we have a long way to go in order to make this a reality. for u.s. aerospace workers whose jobs have moved to mexico or china, for over 1000 bangladeshi apparel workers that ran a plaza while earning roughly 18 cents an hour, for enslaved children working on cocoa plantations in the ivory coast or for the millions of people who work every day for wages that are far below poverty level. the global economy has failed them. our nation's trade policies contributing to this failure. it has led to trade agreements with countries like mexico which continued to persecute mexican trade unionists such as if tpp is implemented, u.s. manufacturing may find itself on the endangered species list. soon,
economy growing. and they keep the u.s. safe and secure. our members produce goods and services that are exported all over the world. while we believe in global trade and we have seen first-hand its benefits, our members have also felt this harsh impact. we dream of a global economy that works for u.s. workers as well as workers throughout the world. sadly we have a long way to go in order to make this a reality. for u.s. aerospace workers whose jobs have moved to mexico or china, for over 1000...
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our economy was shrinking. credit was frozen, our auto industry was sliding towards the abyss and millions of americans were losing their homes. to make matters worse to contain the damage and keep our economy from melting, the american taxpayers were forced to provide extraordinary assistance to financial institutions and other companies many of which have taken risks attributed to the economic crises. the president faced an economy teetering on the edge in response, he quickly moved to put out the financial fires, restore growth and get people back to work. he was determined to make sure a financial crisis like this never happens again. this effort produced the most comprehensive over hall of our financial system since the great depression. bringing our financial system into the 21st century and creating tools to create a ever changing market institutions. these reforms created the strongest new financial safeguards for co'sumer and investors in nearly a century. in the matáer of law, they state clearly no f
our economy was shrinking. credit was frozen, our auto industry was sliding towards the abyss and millions of americans were losing their homes. to make matters worse to contain the damage and keep our economy from melting, the american taxpayers were forced to provide extraordinary assistance to financial institutions and other companies many of which have taken risks attributed to the economic crises. the president faced an economy teetering on the edge in response, he quickly moved to put...
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the economy is improving. at the same time, you -- you have a series of, again, fiscal coming up between the president and congress. those have not gone well. team see ent and his those as opportunities again to sharpen the difference between what he's trying to do for the and what republicans in their words are impeding. opportunity for obama to regain approval rating, some trustworthiness. some competence, perception of competence among the public. there's a rosy scenario. a lot between now and then has fixed. if the white house will have to rebrand, by the way, to get the to getollout of the plan going again. >> you talk about sharpening the difference. asks, does the president have any relationships r friendships with members of congress. obama many -- president looks to senator durbin as an ally. ancy pelosi, they think highly of. harry reid, they think highly of. i wouldn't call those personal but it's a fairly shallow relationship in general and evenhe white house democratic leaders in congress. >> taki
the economy is improving. at the same time, you -- you have a series of, again, fiscal coming up between the president and congress. those have not gone well. team see ent and his those as opportunities again to sharpen the difference between what he's trying to do for the and what republicans in their words are impeding. opportunity for obama to regain approval rating, some trustworthiness. some competence, perception of competence among the public. there's a rosy scenario. a lot between now...
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the economy is improving. at the same time, you have a series of fiscal debates coming up between the president and congress and those have not gone well. the president and his team see those as opportunities again to sharpen the difference between what he is trying to do for the country and what republicans and their words are impeding. that may be an opportunity for obama to retain some approval ratings, perception of competence among the public there it it is a rosy scenario and there is a lot between now and then that has to get fixed. the white house will have to rebrand in a way. >> you talk about sharpening the difference between the white house. it is the president and administration having any real relationships and friendships with members of congress e >> not many third president obama will set his former partner in illinois as an ally. nancy pelosi, they think highly of. harry reid, they think highly of. i would not call them personal friendships. it is a fairly shallow relationship in general betw
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in south carolina, small businesses make up half of our economy. sadly, these hardworking business owners have been suffering devastating setbacks due to the president's job-destroying policies. more recently, the failed implementation of obamacare has forced higher taxes and extensive regulations on these employers. this unfriendly business climate has prevented small business owners from expanding and creating jobs. while traveling in south carolina's second congressional district, i continuously hear from small business, the national federation of independent business and employees who are plagued with uncertainty. smaller paychecks, inability to meet insurance requirements and reduced hours are some of the concerns. congress must work together to replace obamacare with commonsense solutions that has long proposed by congressman tom price of georgia. in conclusion, god bless our troops and we will never forget september 11 and the war on terrorism. congratulations to steve spurrier and the president for the gamecock victory saturday. the speaker
in south carolina, small businesses make up half of our economy. sadly, these hardworking business owners have been suffering devastating setbacks due to the president's job-destroying policies. more recently, the failed implementation of obamacare has forced higher taxes and extensive regulations on these employers. this unfriendly business climate has prevented small business owners from expanding and creating jobs. while traveling in south carolina's second congressional district, i...
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finance is just about one part of our interconnected economy. the vast majority of opportunities, of growth and innovation is outside finance, with 94% of private sector jobs outside of finance. finance is to serve the economy and help markets operate with commonsense rules of the road. president roosevelt got that right 80 years ago, and many of those reforms of the 1930's and the success of the next 80 years, and that is what president obama did as well after the crisis that he took on five years ago. but i think it is through these dodd-frank reforms that any of which are now being implemented. i want to mention a couple of mine around the table, if i can. i have six quick was. i think the heart reform is ensuring the largest financial institutions have the freedom to fail. i dad's small business of baltimore, if he did not make payroll, nobody was going to bail him out, and that is at the core of what dodd-frank is. that is what i was so please just last month when moody's, the large rating agency, removed this uplift them and the credit rat
finance is just about one part of our interconnected economy. the vast majority of opportunities, of growth and innovation is outside finance, with 94% of private sector jobs outside of finance. finance is to serve the economy and help markets operate with commonsense rules of the road. president roosevelt got that right 80 years ago, and many of those reforms of the 1930's and the success of the next 80 years, and that is what president obama did as well after the crisis that he took on five...
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. >> the wireline world is the system ofrculatory our economy. it is the veins and the arteries that connect what is now the information economy in the u.s. data traffic on our wireline networks increase at 40% per year. it is wireline networks that connect communication, whether they originate in a wireline or wireless environment. america's future is a wireline future. >> u.s. telecom head walter mccormick much night on the communicators at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span2. >> i got upset with the president. covered my mental health meetings ist few had, and then they never showed up. i was walking in the white house and met this woman who was a press person. you do not ever cover my meetings. she said mental health is not a issue. but we found out what was needed and developed legislation. we passed the mental health systems act of 1980. through congress one month before jimmy, as he says, retired fromrily the white house. the incoming president put it on a shelf and never implemented it. it is one of the greatest disappointments in my life. atros
. >> the wireline world is the system ofrculatory our economy. it is the veins and the arteries that connect what is now the information economy in the u.s. data traffic on our wireline networks increase at 40% per year. it is wireline networks that connect communication, whether they originate in a wireline or wireless environment. america's future is a wireline future. >> u.s. telecom head walter mccormick much night on the communicators at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span2. >> i...
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in part because the economy is it is a little bit more strong. as a result that extends the time in which the treasury department can do things -- at some point congress is going to have to do that. i suppose the earliest it could possibly be is february. it is much more likely that it is sometime in spring or the beginning of the summer. then you are going to get the debate over -- we should look at tax hikes, changes in entitlement. it is hard to see how they are going to get any agreement on those areas. particularly in election year. host: the house is expected to adjourn for the year on friday and the senate shortly after. a lot of high-profile legislation still hanging in the balance. it is the list of what is likely to make it through the 113th congress. caller: i think the only thing that is likely to get through is the defense authorization act. we will see what gets included. one thing we will be watching is to see whether any legislation sanctioning iran is added to that bill. the administration is doing everything it can to prevent co
in part because the economy is it is a little bit more strong. as a result that extends the time in which the treasury department can do things -- at some point congress is going to have to do that. i suppose the earliest it could possibly be is february. it is much more likely that it is sometime in spring or the beginning of the summer. then you are going to get the debate over -- we should look at tax hikes, changes in entitlement. it is hard to see how they are going to get any agreement on...
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how do we grow this economy in a competitive world. in particular, how do we empower, again, not just give, but empower our citizens through hardwork and thrift and all those things to enjoy the fruits of the growth, particularly the third that aren't getting the education. the kids, let's say, that aren't getting the quality of education we need to be economically relative in an innovative global economy. that's what i would focus on. i suspect you're a little more concerned about the rising oceans than we are in indiana, kind of put that on the -- on the list. but that would be my take on it. >> i joined no labels two years ago. i'm a paying member of no labels. democrat representing a republican area. redistricting got worse. 60% republs. and my first election was 2005. my slogan was uniting the middle. that's still my slogan. my margins keep getting better. i think i appeal to the people in my community. one of my comments use talk about your vision is i've been thinking, now there is abeffort to get more state legislators, i'm thr
how do we grow this economy in a competitive world. in particular, how do we empower, again, not just give, but empower our citizens through hardwork and thrift and all those things to enjoy the fruits of the growth, particularly the third that aren't getting the education. the kids, let's say, that aren't getting the quality of education we need to be economically relative in an innovative global economy. that's what i would focus on. i suspect you're a little more concerned about the rising...
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their economy is in the gutter now. so they are going to be wary of doing this. we are going to have to insist on some very intrusive verification measures to be able to give some measure of that they do not have covert facilities going forward. >> what do you think the best deal could be, from a practical standpoint? we know what prime minister he -- stopu says everything, dismantle everything. what do you think the best we could do is? orthe president has more less said it, but you reduce a iran'syou reduce enrichment facilities, down to the level required for the electricity it needs. you have intrusive inspections on everything else, and i think -- bob is a real expert on this and i would be interested in his and ats -- you put a year half between any breakout capability -- >> would that be the goal, really? to keep them a year and a half away? >> to keep them substantially away, yes. bewhat i think we should trying to do, we want to be able , breakingany effort out of constraints immediately. that is why you have daily inspections. you want an enrichment pro
their economy is in the gutter now. so they are going to be wary of doing this. we are going to have to insist on some very intrusive verification measures to be able to give some measure of that they do not have covert facilities going forward. >> what do you think the best deal could be, from a practical standpoint? we know what prime minister he -- stopu says everything, dismantle everything. what do you think the best we could do is? orthe president has more less said it, but you...
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economy. if you are under 30 -- up next is mike from sun city california. i put this all on barack obama. it is his philip -- it is his philosophy in terms of growing government is causing all this anguish. this is coupled with obamacare, which is a total nightmare. i premium has gone up. this is ridiculous. what is usually created is the new underclass, the educated poor. the man does not care about free enterprise. wants government in charge of everything. it is a different philosophy than a republican would have. that if romney were elected, we would be coming out of this by now. with all this government regulation and the government goes -- the government knows best and comes first, as sky has never worked hard. arrogant,most polarizing, racist president we have ever had. the only people making excuses for him are the morally weak and politically correct liberal white apologists and the plaque -- and the black racists in the name of political correctness. everyone else is realistic enough
economy. if you are under 30 -- up next is mike from sun city california. i put this all on barack obama. it is his philip -- it is his philosophy in terms of growing government is causing all this anguish. this is coupled with obamacare, which is a total nightmare. i premium has gone up. this is ridiculous. what is usually created is the new underclass, the educated poor. the man does not care about free enterprise. wants government in charge of everything. it is a different philosophy than a...
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why is the economy improving. because consumers are continuing to stand and we are seeing the housing market. i can has been a big driver. that has really come back strongly this year. it is very important because not only is the real estate sector an important part of the economy. it leads to construction jobs and people buy homes and furnish those homes. i think the gains we have seen in the home sector has really helped. >> let me ask you about the federal reserve and the policy put in place by ben bernanke likely to continue in the next likely chair of the federal reserve, yellen. i want to ask you about quantitative easing and quantitative easing three. will it continue under janet yellen? guest: it will certainly continue. the question is whether or not they will start to end it. at this point, they have continued to push forward on the bond buying program, a stimulus program for the economy. there has been a lot of talk that maybe action as this month's meeting, they will say, we will fall back on the level
why is the economy improving. because consumers are continuing to stand and we are seeing the housing market. i can has been a big driver. that has really come back strongly this year. it is very important because not only is the real estate sector an important part of the economy. it leads to construction jobs and people buy homes and furnish those homes. i think the gains we have seen in the home sector has really helped. >> let me ask you about the federal reserve and the policy put in...
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forward ono move their economy. that sense, there are pressures to try to make sure they relieved the full sanctions. we have to make sure we do not relieve the full sanctions until we get what we want in terms of narrowing the scope of their program and at the same time, tehrane a whole group in that would like to see this process fail. is going to be a very tense time. lots of hope, but a huge amount of things that can go wrong. i would argue that the danger of hereg anyone take action that might send a signal that the united states did not want to fully test this during the unwind thewould unity we have achieved in the if thiss, and then, does not work out and you have to look at the other alternatives that the president has kept on the table, you still oft to have some kind international support for any follow-up action. if the perception is that the united states did not give this people testing -- give the full testing, that would be harmful for our interests. for full sanctions relief to , one of then iran no
forward ono move their economy. that sense, there are pressures to try to make sure they relieved the full sanctions. we have to make sure we do not relieve the full sanctions until we get what we want in terms of narrowing the scope of their program and at the same time, tehrane a whole group in that would like to see this process fail. is going to be a very tense time. lots of hope, but a huge amount of things that can go wrong. i would argue that the danger of hereg anyone take action that...
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they have to move forward on their economy. in that sense, there are pressures to try to make sure they relieved the full sanctions. we have to make sure we do not relieve the full sanctions until we get what we want in terms of narrowing the scope of their program and at the same time, you have a whole group in tehran that would like to see this process fail. it is going to be a very tense time. lots of hope, but a huge amount of things that can go wrong. i would argue that the danger of having anyone take action here that might send a signal that the united states did not want to fully test this during the six months would unwind the unity we have achieved in the sanctions, and then, if this does not work out and you have to look at the other alternatives that the president has kept on the table, you still want to have some kind of international support for any follow-up action. if the perception is that the united states did not give the full testing, that would be harmful for our interests. >> for full sanctions relief to t
they have to move forward on their economy. in that sense, there are pressures to try to make sure they relieved the full sanctions. we have to make sure we do not relieve the full sanctions until we get what we want in terms of narrowing the scope of their program and at the same time, you have a whole group in tehran that would like to see this process fail. it is going to be a very tense time. lots of hope, but a huge amount of things that can go wrong. i would argue that the danger of...
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economy? all of this remains to be seen. as one of the biggest experiments that regulators and lawmakers have ever done in the financial industry, so it will be fascinating to watch it play out. host: our guest is scott patterson of the washington journal. richard on the independent line. so,er: every 15 years or our financial industry find a way to blow up some part of the u.s. economy. at the core of it is the essential on regulated greed of the people on wall street. going topoint are we see people in jail for destroying others'lives? actually deprive them of their liberty the way that they deprived other parts of the u.s. economy, you're not going to see a change. it is a cultural issue. again, this is one of the big criticism of the regulators, that they have not actually thrown any of the big ceos at the banks in jail. i do not think that that is totally out of the realm of yet, but as get -- time goes on, it is becoming highly unlikely. jpmorgan, we talked about the london whale earlier, they also have been find a ver
economy? all of this remains to be seen. as one of the biggest experiments that regulators and lawmakers have ever done in the financial industry, so it will be fascinating to watch it play out. host: our guest is scott patterson of the washington journal. richard on the independent line. so,er: every 15 years or our financial industry find a way to blow up some part of the u.s. economy. at the core of it is the essential on regulated greed of the people on wall street. going topoint are we see...
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their economy contracted by five percent. it is precisely because of the international sanctions and the coalition we were able to build that the iranian people responded by saying we need a new direction. and that's what brought president rouhani to power. he was not necessarily the first choice of the hardliners inside of iran. now, that doesn't mean that we should trust him or anybody else inside of iran. this is a regime that came to power swearing opposition to the united states, to israel, and to many of the values that we hold dear. but what i've consistently said is even as i don't take any options off the table, what we do have to test is the possibility that we can resolve this issue diplomatically. and that is the deal that, at the first stages, we have been able to get done in geneva, thanks to some extraordinary work by john kerry and his counterparts in the p5-plus-1. so let's look at exactly what we've done. for the first time in over a decade, we have halted advances in the iranian nuclear program. we have not
their economy contracted by five percent. it is precisely because of the international sanctions and the coalition we were able to build that the iranian people responded by saying we need a new direction. and that's what brought president rouhani to power. he was not necessarily the first choice of the hardliners inside of iran. now, that doesn't mean that we should trust him or anybody else inside of iran. this is a regime that came to power swearing opposition to the united states, to...
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the economy is improving. at the same time, you have a series of fiscal debates coming up between the president and congress and those have not gone well. the president and his team see those as opportunities again to sharpen the difference between what he is trying to do for the country and what republicans and their words are impeding. that may be an opportunity for obama some approval ratings, perception of competence among the public there it it is a rosy scenario and there is a lot between now and then that has to get fixed. the white house will have to rebrand in a way. >> you talk about sharpening the difference between the white house. it is the president and administration having any real relationships and friendships with members of congress e >> not many third president obama will set his former partner in illinois as an ally. nancy pelosi, they think highly of. harry reid, they think highly of. i would not call them personal friendships. it is a fairly shallow relationship in general between the wh
the economy is improving. at the same time, you have a series of fiscal debates coming up between the president and congress and those have not gone well. the president and his team see those as opportunities again to sharpen the difference between what he is trying to do for the country and what republicans and their words are impeding. that may be an opportunity for obama some approval ratings, perception of competence among the public there it it is a rosy scenario and there is a lot between...
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and china represent the world's largest economies, the world largest energy consumers, and the world's largest emitters of carbon pollution. i would rather not be the largest energy consumer or the largest emitter of carbon pollution, but since we are, we are going to get together and talk. we know there is economic competition between the two nations. that is healthy. but we do share the same climate and the same level of concern about a changing climate. i think we are well positioned to begin work together in a more concerted effort to move forward, to build on what i think of as 30 years of significant cooperation and partnership between our countries already. let me highlight the fact that one of the opportunities when i go to china is to build on the fact that epa and the ministry of environmental protection in china have had a deep and strong relationship. they know they are facing á1m they have known that for some time. we know that as well. for the past 15 years, we have been working with them in depth on working to address their air quality challenges. it is now very clear t
and china represent the world's largest economies, the world largest energy consumers, and the world's largest emitters of carbon pollution. i would rather not be the largest energy consumer or the largest emitter of carbon pollution, but since we are, we are going to get together and talk. we know there is economic competition between the two nations. that is healthy. but we do share the same climate and the same level of concern about a changing climate. i think we are well positioned to...
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overall, these trends are encouraging news for families and our economy. they feel more secure in their own budgets. businesses spend less on healthcare they can hire more workers. the past 45 months as you know, businesses here in the united states have created more jobs.00,000 new which is a perfect segue to something i just wanted to note. today, information that was released earlier this morning is jobs day and figures on job creation in november were announced. i think it is worth noting when you look at this graph, not only was the economy in freefall, job loss was terrible at the end of 2008 and early 2009 when president obama took office, and not only has the trajectory been consistently in the right direction, if you will note when we first began positive job creation in the wake of the great recession, it was right around when the affordable care act passed. this is obviously not a direct correlation. but we are moving in the right direction. the information i cited in the beginning about the positive effects of the affordable care act on reducin
overall, these trends are encouraging news for families and our economy. they feel more secure in their own budgets. businesses spend less on healthcare they can hire more workers. the past 45 months as you know, businesses here in the united states have created more jobs.00,000 new which is a perfect segue to something i just wanted to note. today, information that was released earlier this morning is jobs day and figures on job creation in november were announced. i think it is worth noting...
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economy. the relatively small amount in the recovery act for infrastructure created many jobs because there's a strong multiplier effect. about 36,000 jobs for each $1 billion invested. and these are family wage jobs all across america that aren't going to be outsourced overseas. in less than a year, the transportation bill expires and absent congressional action we face a precipitous drop in transportation funding, a reduction of 30% overall for the next decade. to be this way. i'm proposing we implement the three-step 15 cent gallon tax ncrease that was part of the simpson-bowles deficit reduction proposals. communities and industry need some certainty, especially for larger projects that are multistate and multiyear. and this should be the last federal gas tax increase. over the next 10 years, we need to replace funding for transportation that's based on gallons of fuel consumed, which is going to be declining, with something more sustainible. a reasonable adjustment now and a permanent fix
economy. the relatively small amount in the recovery act for infrastructure created many jobs because there's a strong multiplier effect. about 36,000 jobs for each $1 billion invested. and these are family wage jobs all across america that aren't going to be outsourced overseas. in less than a year, the transportation bill expires and absent congressional action we face a precipitous drop in transportation funding, a reduction of 30% overall for the next decade. to be this way. i'm proposing...
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they are not doing anything to improve the economy. last week, walmart opened in the district, 560 jobs were advertised, 23,000 people showed up to apply for 560 jobs. there are no jobs. upper marlboro, maryland. approximately 1.3 million extendedre receiving unemployment insurance benefits and they are set to lose them at the end of the year if congress does not act. three point 6 million additional people will lose access to benefits beyond 26 weeks by the end of 2014. those according to a report released last week by the president's council of economic advisers. the was the topic of editorial in today's "wall street journal." employedep workers on is the headline. another extension will not create more jobs says the editorial board of "the wall street journal." it ends saying the current system raises payroll taxes on employers even as 20 million americans are still unemployed or underemployed. none of this will help the economy create more jobs. say's "walll and street journal." we want to hear your thoughts. we have a special line
they are not doing anything to improve the economy. last week, walmart opened in the district, 560 jobs were advertised, 23,000 people showed up to apply for 560 jobs. there are no jobs. upper marlboro, maryland. approximately 1.3 million extendedre receiving unemployment insurance benefits and they are set to lose them at the end of the year if congress does not act. three point 6 million additional people will lose access to benefits beyond 26 weeks by the end of 2014. those according to a...
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economy. she testified that the system's in heration is essential association strongly recommends that they be renewed before it expires. the committee received a letter signed by digitalglobe and virgin galactic and lockheed that amt 2 -- advocated the renewal the system to keep the u.s. competitive in the global market. separatemmittee held a hearing and heard from the federal aviation administration, the government accountability office, -- at this hearing, frank slazer summed up his trade -- many forstating launch providers competing against u.s. companies already benefit from generous identification roles. we cannot be allowed to force away highly skilled technical jobs to foreign countries. nonrenewal could impede new -- new u.s. interests of the commercial launch market and discourages future launch innovation and investment. without a little playing field, new u.s. interests could find it highly undesirable to begin their good -- the business ventures in the united states. the faa has
economy. she testified that the system's in heration is essential association strongly recommends that they be renewed before it expires. the committee received a letter signed by digitalglobe and virgin galactic and lockheed that amt 2 -- advocated the renewal the system to keep the u.s. competitive in the global market. separatemmittee held a hearing and heard from the federal aviation administration, the government accountability office, -- at this hearing, frank slazer summed up his trade...
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including a collapsing economy in 2007. he has had enormous problems. in the midst of that, he has by the country back up. we have increasing numbers of people employed and we have a functioning health care plan that is getting off the ground in terms of the launch. when we focus on all the problems, not to see what the president is actually a commission. it is easy to snap your fingers and have people look and not see what his other hand has been doing. unemployment is down, not all the way down, but it is getting there. basically, the economy is coming back. .e has done a remarkable job i can see things i would have had him do differently or talk more about or whatever. that overall we are in a much better position than we were when george bush left. twitteralthcare.gov's handle the white house has created tweeted this about half hour ago. 00 visits to healthcare.gov yesterday, site stable. what do you make of this? guest: sounds like progress to me. they are getting almost one million people a day coming in. between now and the first of the year, the
including a collapsing economy in 2007. he has had enormous problems. in the midst of that, he has by the country back up. we have increasing numbers of people employed and we have a functioning health care plan that is getting off the ground in terms of the launch. when we focus on all the problems, not to see what the president is actually a commission. it is easy to snap your fingers and have people look and not see what his other hand has been doing. unemployment is down, not all the way...
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the economy didn't necessarily but for or everybody, industrial workers, working class americans, it was a time., really tough so that's something she would have faced. >> where did the carters go after losing the white house? >> they moved back to plains to sort of plan the rest of their life. to be outpretty young of the white house. carter e back to the center. they were able to launch a new career working on the same issues. a very ontinue to have big impact, both in this country around the world. they were very much partners in this. >> yes. >> how does she think the years after the white house had been framed and what they'd like to for.membered remember as of right now, jimmy carter is the longest serving history.ent in a lot of years since they left the white house they stayed involved in issues. watch. >> i hope my legacy continues first lady.n just because it's always been an of my life, waging peace, fighting disease, building hope. i have contributed something into mental health issues and helped to improve a the lives of people living with mental illnesses. hope -- i hav
the economy didn't necessarily but for or everybody, industrial workers, working class americans, it was a time., really tough so that's something she would have faced. >> where did the carters go after losing the white house? >> they moved back to plains to sort of plan the rest of their life. to be outpretty young of the white house. carter e back to the center. they were able to launch a new career working on the same issues. a very ontinue to have big impact, both in this...
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e've seen the economy grow every quarter since 2009, the economy has grown. the private sector economy has grown. where did that wealth grow? where did it go? where did the wealth of this nation go? 95% of the wealth generated in his nation since 2009 has gone o the top 1% of americans. the remaining 95% have had to split what was left. during the clinton economy, it was reversed. top 1% took 45% and the bottom 95% -- excuse me, the bottom 99% took the remaining. 1% took 95%, 99% were left with 5%. income inequality. what do we do about it? how do we achieve the goals of president clinton when he talked about the american dream ? how do we achieve the goals of f.d.r. when he talked about our purpose, not to provide more for those who have great but to provide for those who have little? how can we do it? well, one way we can do it is along -- is a long american tradition dating back to george washington. in his first year in office, george washington called upon alexander hamilton, his treasury secretary, to figure out how to grow the american economy. they we
e've seen the economy grow every quarter since 2009, the economy has grown. the private sector economy has grown. where did that wealth grow? where did it go? where did the wealth of this nation go? 95% of the wealth generated in his nation since 2009 has gone o the top 1% of americans. the remaining 95% have had to split what was left. during the clinton economy, it was reversed. top 1% took 45% and the bottom 95% -- excuse me, the bottom 99% took the remaining. 1% took 95%, 99% were left with...
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let's give every american a fighting chance in today's economy. all right. thank you so much, everybody. god bless you. [applause] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [cheers and applause]
let's give every american a fighting chance in today's economy. all right. thank you so much, everybody. god bless you. [applause] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [cheers and applause]
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and the crash of the american economy. caused by agreed, wall street agreed principally, and agreed of others, to be sure. -- and greed -- caused by greed. wall street greed principalably, and greed of others, to be sure. keep in mind the moral compass of franklin delano roosevelt. the test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much, it's rather whether we provide enough for those who have too little. december 28 is coming. today is the 10th of december. 18 days. just after christmas, three days after christmas. days after the holidays. 1.7 million americans are going to lose their unemployment insurance. and, since the farm bill hasn't been brought to the floor, the question of what kind of cuts will be made in the farm programs specifically for the food programs. it's not the loafers that are out there, although there are some. it's the men and women that stood in line waiting for a job in my district. last friday. stood in line at representative edwards' job fair here in maryland
and the crash of the american economy. caused by agreed, wall street agreed principally, and agreed of others, to be sure. -- and greed -- caused by greed. wall street greed principalably, and greed of others, to be sure. keep in mind the moral compass of franklin delano roosevelt. the test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much, it's rather whether we provide enough for those who have too little. december 28 is coming. today is the 10th of december....
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we are an innovation economy. the drive to create and tinker is what motivates americans to innovate. those innovations should be rewarded and those innovators should be rewarded for their labor and contribution to society. that's the whole point of the patent system. but if this bill becomes law, patent owners and inventors will be unable to enforce their patents without risking personal bankruptcy. i've long supported reform and am a friend of the innovation economy, but today i call on my colleagues to support this amendment. i yield back. the chair: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from virginia is recognized. mr. goodlatte: mr. chairman, i yield one minute to the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. marino, the vice chairman of the courts, the internet and intellectual property subcommittee. the chair: the gentleman from virginia -- i'm sorry, the gentleman from pennsylvania is recognized for one minute. mr. marino: thank you, mr. chairman. thank you, mr. speaker. i oppose this substitute and i'll
we are an innovation economy. the drive to create and tinker is what motivates americans to innovate. those innovations should be rewarded and those innovators should be rewarded for their labor and contribution to society. that's the whole point of the patent system. but if this bill becomes law, patent owners and inventors will be unable to enforce their patents without risking personal bankruptcy. i've long supported reform and am a friend of the innovation economy, but today i call on my...